Chapter 177: A Sudden Turn
The next day, Wangchuan realized that he had been mistaken.
An announcement was posted at the Huishui County yamen:
The group of civilians who had been bound and taken up the mountain to Blackwind Stronghold had been rescued and returned to their respective villages.
As for the remaining bandits in Blackwind Stronghold, all who had blood on their hands had been executed on the mountain.
Some disciples of the Five Poison Sect were also found dead in the wilderness.
Constable Captain He Feiying, by his own strength, had destroyed Blackwind Stronghold, rescued the civilians left behind in the stronghold, restored the dignity of the authorities, and further dealt a heavy blow to the Five Poison Sect.
Having suffered consecutive strikes from the Yulong Gang, the Caobang, and the authorities, the Five Poison Sect’s branch helm had sustained devastating losses and now appeared leaderless. The remaining members trembled in fear of further retaliation and retreated deep into the mountains, not daring to show themselves.
Huishui County, Heilong County, Rong County, and the surrounding villages finally shook off the shadow cast by the Five Poison Sect and regained peace.
Seizing the opportunity, the Yulong Gang fully absorbed all assets of the Qingyi Sect. Its revenues surged and manpower was replenished.